Motorcycle Explorer February 2015 Issue 4 | Page 271

H
ow much thought has gone into these gloves! Just about every aspect of winter
gloves is covered here and at a great price for the rider. Dexterity is there with the floating
knuckle guard and soft trim wrist. I loved the detail of the finger tip grip that came with the
added notch protection on the fingers.
Waterproofing was great at 2 degrees in the rain as the Lancashire clouds opened once again. I
could have done with a Velcro grip on the gauntlet rather than a zip to get a better fit using
various jackets. Great to have the added armour on the palm, being the first place that your
hands tend to hit with an off, good thinking! Warmth was great with only the odd snap at the tip
of the fingers after 45 mins of riding around the Forest of Bowland. You can tell the temperature
is dropping but not enough to make you consider stopping the ride.
Great snug fit the addition of the Velcro strap at the wrist to give a solid and secure feeling to
the glove. Then just to cap off the biker thought there is the wiper blade on the left hand thumb.
Great job and a wonderful all round glove, just needed the Velcro on the gantlet for me to make
it an all out winner.
There is a very impressive tech sheet that just compounds how much thought has gone int these
gloves.
Primaloft insulation 115g used for ultimate heat insulation and warmth
Pittards digital goat leather covers the floating knuckle area,
Kangaroo leather palm
3M reflective panels used on fingers and thumb
Waterproof zip used for ease of use when putting on/taking off the glove.
Velcro wrist closure for secure fit.
TPR visor wipe on left thumb.
Patented Dual Compound Knox SPS Scaphoid Protection System on palm.
Silicon prints on Clarino panels on the ends of the first two fingers for increased grip on the
brake/clutch levers.
TPR blades injected onto 600D Cordura on the top of the hand to help divert rain/water off the
glove.
Accordion stretch panels on fingers and thumb for increased flexibility.
Box construction fingers for increased dexterity.
Bemberg polyester micro fleece liner for comfort and effective heat insulation.
Waterproofing:
Because the OutDry® membrane is bonded directly to the shell and completely seals the
stitching. This ensures that the insulation remains completely dry and therefore the wearer
stays warm..
Windproof – With OutDry® bonded membrane technology, wind is blocked on the outer
surface. With conventional construction, cold air can penetrate the exterior and fill the space
between shell and membrane.
A brilliant pair of gloves with a lot of
thought gone into them.
8/10